Latest Government Relations News

Critical Resources has engaged SLR Consulting to streamline permitting for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, aiming to fast-track approvals and secure government funding. This move strengthens the project’s role in North America’s lithium supply chain amid growing demand for sustainable battery materials.

Askari Metals advances its flagship Nejo Project in Ethiopia with strong government backing and a planned maiden drilling campaign targeting high-grade gold zones. The company is well funded and poised for a busy 2026 exploration season.

Atomic Eagle Limited announces Phil Hoskins as new CEO following Daniel Major's unexpected non-start, spotlighting the Muntanga Uranium Project's substantial resource base.

Critical Resources Limited has partnered with Canada's Pathway Group to accelerate permitting, funding, and stakeholder engagement for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project, aiming to cement its role in North America's lithium supply chain.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT appoints Michael Juniper as CEO, signaling a strategic push into advanced data centre development amid rising cloud and AI demand. Chris Maher shifts focus to government relations, underscoring regulatory challenges ahead.

Eclipse Metals has engaged BGR Group, a leading U.S. government relations firm, to strengthen its strategic positioning and funding prospects for its Greenland rare earth projects, advancing its role in Western critical minerals supply chains.

West African Resources is advancing negotiations with the Burkina Faso Government over equity interests in its Kiaka gold project, proposing alternatives to direct government ownership to boost national benefits without diluting shareholder value.

West African Resources reported robust Q3 gold production of 92,721 ounces at a competitive all-in sustaining cost, while navigating ongoing discussions with the Burkina Faso government over increased ownership in its Kiaka project.

Resolute Mining’s Q3 2025 report reveals steady gold production tempered by seasonal and supply challenges, while major projects in Mali, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire progress on schedule with expanding resources.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

EV Resources has appointed Michael Brown as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead its North American antimony supply strategy, aiming to restart production in Mexico and expand U.S. projects amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Geopacific Resources has won a crucial extension on its Woodlark Mining Lease in Papua New Guinea, providing vital flexibility to progress its 1.67 million ounce gold project ahead of a definitive feasibility study due later this year.